Associate Degrees in Public Relations & Advertising
Education Levels of Public Relations Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 469 people earned their associate degree in public relations. This makes it the 121st most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in public relations at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 15,715 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,129 |
| Basic Certificate | 840 |
| Associate Degree | 469 |
| Graduate Certificate | 331 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 146 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 36 |
Earnings of Public Relations Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in public relations is $21,006. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $21,006 and the high is $21,006.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in public relations is $26,909. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $26,909 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $26,909.
The median monthly payment of a public relations graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $320.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in public relations. About 80.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 91 |
| Women | 378 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public relations associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 120 |
| White | 205 |
| International Students | 27 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 33 |
Most Popular Public Relations Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 45 colleges that offer an associate degree in public relations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Fashion Institute of Technology tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for public relations majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,542 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 318 people received their associate degree in public relations from FIT SUNY. Of these students, 87% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in public relations at Fashion Institute of Technology make a median salary of 21,006.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their associate degree is Chippewa Valley Technical College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in public relations from CVTC. Chippewa Valley Technical College public relations graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $21,006.
El Paso Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in public relations. Roughly 26,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in public relations from El Paso Community College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Data shows that El Paso Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,006.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in public relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in public relations from West Virginia University at Parkersburg. West Virginia University at Parkersburg public relations graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $21,006.
The 5th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their associate degree is Gateway Technical College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in public relations from Gateway Technical College. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Gateway Technical College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,006.
The 5th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their associate degree is Sinclair Community College. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in public relations from Sinclair Community College. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Data shows that Sinclair Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,006.
Butler County Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in public relations. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in public relations from BC3. Those who complete their associate degree in public relations at Butler County Community College make a median salary of 21,006.
Santa Monica College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in public relations. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in public relations from SMC. About 67% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SMC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,006.
Mohawk Valley Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in public relations. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in public relations from MVCC. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Mohawk Valley Community College public relations graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $21,006.
Palomar College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in public relations. Roughly 21,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in public relations from Palomar College. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in public relations at Palomar College make a median salary of 21,006.
Vincennes University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in public relations. Roughly 16,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in public relations from Vincennes University. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Vincennes University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,006.
Del Mar College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in public relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in public relations from DMC. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in public relations at Del Mar College make a median salary of 21,006.
The 14th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bismarck State College. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in public relations from BSC. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Data shows that BSC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,006.
Full Sail University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in public relations. Roughly 24,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in public relations from Full Sail University. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Data shows that Full Sail University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,006.
South Plains College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in public relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in public relations from South Plains College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that South Plains College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,006.
Western Iowa Tech Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in public relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in public relations from Western Iowa Tech Community College. Those who complete their associate degree in public relations at Western Iowa Tech Community College make a median salary of 21,006.
The 18th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their associate degree is Cosumnes River College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in public relations from Cosumnes River. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in public relations at Cosumnes River College make a median salary of 21,006.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to public relations that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 4,796 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 1,554 |
| Journalism | 545 |
| Other Communication & Journalism | 75 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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